Description
These Airfryer Honey Goat Cheese Balls are a delightful appetizer featuring a creamy and tangy goat cheese center with a crispy coating, drizzled with honey and sprinkled with nuts for the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheese Balls:
- 8 ounces goat cheese (softened)
- 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
For Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
Other:
- olive oil spray
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted, optional)
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Cheese: In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, and thyme until smooth.
- Shape the Balls: Roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for at least 20 minutes to firm up.
- Breading Station: Prepare three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Roll each cheese ball in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat evenly.
- Air Fry: Place the breaded cheese balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil and air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle with honey, sprinkle with nuts and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can prepare the cheese balls in advance and freeze them until you’re ready to air fry them.
- For a spicy kick, consider adding a pinch of chili flakes to the honey drizzle for extra flavor.
- Serve these delicious cheese balls with crackers or fresh fruit for a delightful appetizer spread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese balls
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
